Homewood Disposal Service, Inc. will open the area’s first public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station early next month. The Homewood Disposal energy station allows any vehicle that runs on compressed natural gas to easily refuel. The station’s location, at 1501 W. 175th St. in Homewood, is close to both Halsted[Read More…]
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Following Portillo’s request, trustees agree to create beer-only liquor license
Homewood trustees voted July 12 to direct village staff to create a beer-only liquor license after Portillo’s Hot Dogs restaurant requested a license to sell draft beer. The popular chain, which opened its Homewood restaurant last September, serves beer and wine at 35 of its 39 locations nationwide. Amy Zukowksi,[Read More…]
Internship takes H-F grad to the Olympics in Rio
Jordan Culpepper, 2014 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is getting ready for whatever task comes his way as a member of the NBC-Universal crew at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Chiropractic Care in Homewood celebrates 25th anniversary
For some 18,000 people, it’s a good thing Dr. Ralph Kruse had back pain when he was a young man. That experience led him to a career as a chiropractor. He is now celebrating his 25th year in business as owner and clinic director of Chiropractic Care in Homewood. You’ve reached[Read More…]
Gunman gets $15 in robbery of pizza deliveryman outside vacant house
Flossmoor police are investigating a July 7 armed robbery in which a pizza deliveryman was held up at gunpoint outside a vacant home. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
Lindstrom returning to H-F District 233 school board
Andrew Lindstrom, who served seven years on the District 233 school board before his employer forced his resignation, will again take a seat on the board. He was selected from four finalists who interviewed for the vacant school board position during a special meeting of the board on Thursday, July 14.[Read More…]
Missing person alert issued for woman who left Flossmoor group home
Flossmoor police Friday issued a missing person alert for a woman who left a group home in the village on June 11. Anyone with knowledge of Selena Broadnax’s whereabouts is asked to call the Flossmoor Police Department. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a[Read More…]
Candidates being interviewed for H-F High board position
The District 233 school board will meet in special session Thursday, July 14, to interviewing five of the 12 candidates interested in filling a vacancy on the school board serving Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Interviews with the finalists – selected from seven Flossmoor and five Homewood residents – will begin at[Read More…]
It’s official: Tax sharing, easement agreement will help Glenwood deal with loss of Walmart
Work continues Wednesday on the former Kmart store at 175th and Halsted streets. Walmart is completely renovating the building to convert it into a new superstore.(Photos by Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) When Walmart announced late in 2013 that it planned to abandon its Glenwood store and set up shop two miles north on Halsted[Read More…]
The adventure continues: La Banque celebrates successful first year
La Banque Hotel in Homewood will begin its one-year anniversary celebration on July 14, a month after the actual opening date in 2015. The timing is not off. That’s Bastille Day, the French celebration of revolution and unification, so the timing helps underscore the establishment’s French theme and cuisine. You’ve reached subscriber-only content[Read More…]
